Proof there is farmer in my blood

This post is a tribute to my dad, the best potato farmer in Idaho, hands down! My house was surrounded by farmers and both my grandparents love to garden, so growing things is in my blood. I don't grow potatoes because I can't compete. I stick with these beauties.

The first signs of any life.

The little green oval ball is my baby tomato. MMMmm I love tomatoes.

FYI tomatoes contain a phytochemical, lycopene, which helps prevent heart disease. Stick with the red fruits and veggies they're packed full of it.

Compared to all the space I am use to Idaho, this is what I have to work with, but I'll use it!

The only place for me to grow my tomatoes was the bush area in front of our condo. So here's my first little garden. I like the cat who wanted to be in the picture too, he's the guard of the garden, or eyeing my little tomato, don't blame him. Maybe in a few years I'll get an upgrade!

Here's Where I've Been Working

So here's where I've been working. Dad of the Year guessed it (keep your eyes open for your prize!) I wish I would have been a famous nutrition celebrity on KSL though.

I've been carrying around this bag walkin down the street. I actually haven't been too busy with the Census because I can call the people first and if they don't answer then I get to go knock on their doors. My favorite comment from someone was "Wow, I bet you like your job because you get to be outside." Ha, ha yes knocking and calling people a second time to check for quality assurance after they have already answered the census questions once is the BEST.

And Mozy....well after a while of being home I told Ben I was getting board. He told me they were hiring new people at work and he would see if they needed extra help for a few weeks. I didn't think they would go for it, but I got the job until my internship started. For 2 weeks I made calls to Mozy customers whose credit cards didn't go through. It was easy and the people I called were actually really nice. It was fun working with Ben and seeing a little bit of what he does every day, and the atmosphere of his workplace. The loaded break room, full of food, was great. I loved the hot chocolate machine and the fruit snacks, mmmm. New Mozy employees gain about 15 lbs. when they first come on because of this break room, and I can see why. I keep telling Ben that they need a dietitian to stock the break room.

So that's what I've been doing, but this week I went to orientation for my internship. Boy oh boy was this an eye opener to how busy I was actually going to be. Besides working in a hospital for 40 hours a week I have about 20 assignments and lectures to finish on my own time. (sigh) This all begins MONDAY. Only 3 more days of freedom. My clinical rotation, which I am most nervous about, is first up. I have only experienced clinical nutrition through books, worksheets, and case studies, no real live people. I can't wait to see how everything works and to learn from the dietitians at McKay-Dee. Everyone I talk to only has good things to say about McKay-Dee hospital and I guess my preceptor is really awesome. Wahoo!!! All the driving and being away from Ben isn't going to be fun, but hey it's only 9 weeks. I think time is going to fly!

Since I'm going to be driving to Odgen a couple times I week I hope to listen to many books on CD. An suggestions of things I should read?

Workin Woman

After graduation I enjoyed about 2 weeks of being free and then I started to get board and became a working woman again.

Guess where I've been working? Multiple Choice.

A. Quality Assurance worker for the US Census Bureau

B. Promoting Summer Nutrition School Programs on KSL

C. Collections at Mozy on-line back up

D. Serving up J-Dawgs

E. A & B

F. A & C

G. C & D

H. B & D

H. A, B, & C

I. All of the above

Good luck! The winner will get a souvenir from all of the places I have been working at! MMmm could be yummy sweet j-dawg sauce dripped on a survey from the government, that I wrap my recording in with a Mozy business card!

Guesses can be submitted until Wednesday 6/9 at 4:27 pm

Pets

We found this pet in a front yard while driving the streets of Orem

I think they might be selling its eggs to large families so they only have to crack one egg. Why else would you have a pet ostrich?

Where you goin?

Today my youngest brother Ross got his mission call to.................

..........Sao Paulo Brazil

Mmmm all I can think of is Tucanos.

Ben and I were video chatting with Ross when he opened the call, it was like I was there. He first

opened the call and started reading the "congratulations you're a missionary paper" instead of the

official "call letter." After reading half of the letter he realized it wasn't the call. Meanwhile my mom

is in the background saying "Hurry up, hurry up" and I like to make funny faces at the camera. He

finally found the right paper and I waited in anticipation until I heard the call, then everyone cheered. It was great.

I guessed he would go to Japan and Ben thought Florida. Whelp we were both wrong.

Brazil, he will love it there and Ben's older brother Michael served there too, oh brotherly love in Sao Paulo.

Ross doesn't leave until September 29th. This is a good thing because just last week my brother,

Chet, who is on a mission in Korea, he told us he might be extending his mission for another 6 weeks.

Chet......

or Chet?

My mom has been worried since then that Chet and Ross would miss each other and would have to wait

4 years to get the whole family together, but she doesn't have to wait 4 long years, only 3 months.

I know Ross will be a great missionary. He has already started preparing for his mission by purchasing

missionary attire. When we went home for mother's day he showed us sun glasses he got for his mission.

Yep these orange ran-bans.

Good thing he's going somewhere sunny!

Since I'm on the subject of missionaries, our family talked to Chet on Mother's Day and I decided to

ask some not so common questions that I think most people wonder about him and Korea:

How many black people live in Korea?

---He said he taught one black person but didn't see very many

He asked if any of us wanted anything?

----I told him candy

He said he wants to arm wrestle Dad, Ross, and Ben when he gets home. I can't wait for Chet

and Ben to bond arm wrestling! Before Chet left I asked him if he had any requirements for boys

if I were to get married while he was gone. I was expecting things like, make sure he's nice, and

treats you like a princess. But nope, his response was "Just make sure he isn't stronger than me."

Hahaha. Ben says well Chet's going to be disappointed.

So missions missions missions, it's all the rage in my family right now. Bacon wrapped pork and grilled pineapple. Ross is going to like Brazil.

P.S. You should watch survivor. I'm addicted and I want Russell off!

Take that DIva Deals!!

Yep milk for $0.15. Diva Deals would be proud of me (I don't get how she gets like $1,600,993.07 worth of groceries for $17.63).

Wait it gets better.

And Better (Diva Deal's jaw just hit the key board)

Mwahaha. Ben's gonna like this deal. He loves milk, I don't really like the taste of milk, but I know I should drink it because I've done my share of osteoporosis research. So I drink it with this......

It says helps build strong bones, but that's a almost not lie for me. Without the nesquik I wouldn't drink half as much milk as I do. Thank you Nesquik for helping me build strong bones and $0.15 milk for helping me stay within the budget.

NYC: Top 10 Sites

Hey Bloggers! This is Ben joining in the blogging business. Don't expect too much from me, I don't plan to post consistently. I just felt in the mood to share with you what Kimi and I declare the TOP 10 NYC SPOTS VISITED.

There is a twist though. Since we didn't agree when ranking the top 10, I have just listed the top 10 in no particular order. Once you finish reading, check our anonymous answers and guess who liked what.

A. Top of the Roc. What amazing views! In our opinion, it is better than the empire state building. A must see.

B. Statue of Liberty. If you want to climb up and look out of her crown, you must get tickets months in advance. Fortunately, my parents are travel experts and got tickets way in advance for us. Thanks Mom & Dad!

C. Food on Foot Tour. This fun guy named Cory started his own business showing people the best small restaurants in certain neighborhoods. We stopped at 10 different spots in the Hell's Kitchen area. If you want the know the specific locations, let us know. We'll hook you up.

D. Wicked. My brother Michael is quoted to say watching Wicked was "pure misery." Kimi and I do not agree with though. We thought it was a fun musical. What also made the show fun is my brother Justin won a lottery getting us cheap front row tickets! We weren't expecting to even go to a show that night!

E. Tandem Bikes in Central Park. Kimi's dream ever since we've been married is to have a tandem bike. This experience brought her closer to that dream. We still don't own one, but we had fun on it! (Tandem bike are hard by the way!!!)

F. Madam Tousou's Wax Musem. This was surprisingly very fun. The wax figures look so real! Check out this pic:

G. Magic show at FAO Swhartz Toy Store. While we have no pictures, this guy was amazing! We ended up buying 2 magic tricks from the guy. The toy store itself is a fun spot to check out because employees are very interactive with customers, showing them to cool games/toys they have. It is right next to the Apple Store close to central park.

H. Frozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity. WOW. That is all I can say. This was some amazing dessert (or appetizer in our case.) Definitely check this place out. You must make reservations beforehand. Serendipity is known for their desserts. You can't just order dessert though, so plan in a full meal there as well. It's a little pricey, but worth it.

I. Walking across Brooklyn Bridge. This was pretty fun and for me surprisingly very busy. It was fun though.

J. Times Square. Always a fun place to walk and check out the lights and TV screens. Very cool.

Ok guys. Now it's your turn to guess who is who. Sorry, the winner doesn't get anything. Just guess for fun.

PERSON A:

10. B

9. J

8. E

7. C

6. I

5. D

4. F

3. A

2. G

1. H

PERSON B:

10. F

9. G

8. J

7. B

6. A

5. H

4. I

3. D

2. E

1. C

A little random Asian Fun pictures: